WHY SHOULD KIDS JOURNAL?
Mark Akins is the author of the book, “The Lyric of Languague – A Writer’s Journey”. His chapter on Journaling begins…
“Life, even for children, is seemingly a series of continuous events that fill each day. Things that were accomplished, felt, struggled with, overcome, enjoyed, or brought disappointment yesterday or last week are often lost amid the need to do the next thing in the schedule. Memories dim and the essence of an experience seems to lose its clarity. Keeping track of our thoughts and experiences on a regular basis is not only a way to make concrete our reflections, it can be an important vehicle to process emotions and events. Journaling is valuable for the beginning writer who is newly experiencing life’s doings, as well as adults for whom writing and the workings of the world are old hat. For those whose ages fall in between, recording life’s journey can help make sense of the adventure.”
Magic Lantern’s line of Theme Journals help children write freely by creating interest and excitement surrounding common themes in their lives – A Visit to the Zoo or the Nature and Science Museum, An Adventure in their own Backyard or a journey through the beauty of Mother Earth through the art of Environmental artist, Schim Schimmel. Each journal includes beautiful pictures, writing prompts, and vocabulary words to help spark the writer’s imagination and get those creative ideas flowing. Over 100 lined and blank pages for writing sketching complete these beautifully designed journals. Your child will enjoy filling each journal with their thoughts, ideas, and feelings. What a great way to help your child express themselves!
